17 Bible Verses about Forgiveness, In Ministry of Christ

And he meditating on these things, behold an angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying; Joseph, son of David, do not fear to receive Mary thy wife; for that which is begotten in her is of the Holy Spirit; she shall bring forth a son; and thou shalt call his name Jesus; for He will save His people from their sins.

On the following day he sees Jesus coming to him, and says, Behold the Lamb of God, that taketh away the sin of the world.

And when they came to the place called Calvary.There they crucified Him, and the malefactors, one on the right and one on the left. And Jesus said, Father, forgive them, for they know not what they are doing. And dividing His garments, they were casting the lots.

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And having embarked into the ship, He crossed over, and came into His own city. And behold, they were bringing to Him a paralyzed man, lying on a bed: and Jesus seeing their faith said to the paralytic, Be of good cheer, child, thy sins are forgiven thee. And behold, certain ones of the scribes said among themselves; This man blasphemeth.read more.
And Jesus seeing their thoughts said, Why do you think evil in your hearts? For whether is it easier, to say, Thy sins are forgiven thee; or, Arise, and walk about? But in order that you may know that the Son of man has power on earth to forgive sins, (then He says to the paralytic), Having arisen, take thy bed, and depart into thy house. And having arisen, he came away to his own house. And the multitude seeing, were astonished, and glorified God, who giveth such power to men.

And again He having come into Capernaum during those days; and it was heard that He was in the house. And immediately many were assembled together, so that there was no room, even at the door; and He was speaking the word to them. And they come to Him, carrying a paralytic, borne by four.read more.
And not being able to come near Him on account of the crowd, they opened the roof where He was: and having lifted it up, they let down the bed on which the paralytic was lying. And Jesus seeing their faith says to the paralytic, Child, thy sins are forgiven thee. And certain ones of the scribes were sitting there, and reasoning in their hearts, Why does He speak blasphemies? Who is able to forgive sins, except the one God? And Jesus immediately knowing in His spirit that they are thus reasoning among themselves, said to them, Why do you thus reason in your hearts? Which is easier, to say to the paralytic, Thy sins are forgiven; or to say, Arise, and take thy bed, and walk about? But in order that you may know that the Son of man has power on earth to forgive sins (He says to the paralytic), I say unto thee, Arise, take thy bed, and go into thy house. And he arose immediately, and having taken the bed, went out before them all. So that all were astonished, and glorified God, saying, Never have we seen it after this sort.

And He was in one of the cities, and was teaching; and there were many Pharisees and theologians, who had come from every village of Galilee and Judea and Jerusalem: and the power of the Lord was present to heal them. And behold, men carrying a man on a couch, who was paralyzed; and were seeking to bring him in, and place him before Him. And not having found by what way they may bring him in on account of the crowd, going upon the house, they let him down through the tiles along with the bed in their midst in the presence of Jesus.read more.
And seeing their faith, He said to him; Man, thy sins are forgiven thee. And the scribes and Pharisees began to reason, Who is this one who speaketh blasphemies? Who is able to forgive sins, except God only? And having responded He said to them, Why do you reason in your hearts? Which is the easier, to say, Thy sins are forgiven unto thee; or, to say. Arise and walk about? But in order that you may know that the Son of man has power on earth to forgive sins, (He said to the paralyzed), I say unto thee, Arise, and having taken thy bed, go into thy house. And immediately having arisen before them, taking the bed on which he was lying down, he went away to his own house, glorifying God. And rapture seized them all, and they continued to glorify God; and they were filled with fear, saying, that, We have seen the paradoxical this day.

And Jesus seeing their faith says to the paralytic, Child, thy sins are forgiven thee. And certain ones of the scribes were sitting there, and reasoning in their hearts, Why does He speak blasphemies? Who is able to forgive sins, except the one God?

And behold, they were bringing to Him a paralyzed man, lying on a bed: and Jesus seeing their faith said to the paralytic, Be of good cheer, child, thy sins are forgiven thee. And behold, certain ones of the scribes said among themselves; This man blasphemeth.

And seeing their faith, He said to him; Man, thy sins are forgiven thee. And the scribes and Pharisees began to reason, Who is this one who speaketh blasphemies? Who is able to forgive sins, except God only?

Therefore the kingdom of the heavens is like unto a kingly man, who wished to make a reckoning with his servants. And he beginning to reckon, one was brought to him owing him myriads of talents. And he not having wherewith to pay, his lord commanded him to be sold, and his wife, and children, and all things so many as he had, and payment to be made.read more.
Then that servant falling down, continued to worship him, saying, Be patient with me, and I will pay you all. The lord of that servant, being moved with compassion, sent him away, and forgave him the debt. And that servant having gone out, found one of his fellow-servants, who owed him one hundred denaria: seized him, throttled him, saying, Pay me what you owe me. Then his fellow-servant falling down, continued to intreat him, saying, Be patient with me and I will pay thee. And he was not willing: but having gone away he cast him into prison, until he could pay that which was owing. Then his fellow-servants seeing those things which had taken place, were grieved exceedingly, and coming related to their lord all the things which transpired. Then his lord calling him says to him, Thou wicked servant, I forgave thee all that debt, since thou didst intreat me: did it not behoove thee also to have mercy on thy fellow-servant, as I had mercy on thee? And his lord being angry delivered him to the tormenters, until he should pay all that was due him. Thus my Heavenly Father will also do unto you, if you do not forgive each one his brother from your hearts.

And a certain one of the Pharisees, asked Him, that He would eat with him, and having come into the house of the Pharisee, He sat down to the table. Behold, a woman who was a sinner, in the city, also having learned that He is dining in the house of the Pharisee, breaking an alabaster box of myrrh, and standing behind by His feet, weeping, began to moisten His feel with tears, and she wiped them with the hairs of her head, and she continued to copiously kiss His feet, and to anoint them with the myrrh.read more.
And the Pharisee, having invited Him, seeing, spoke within himself, saying, If He were a prophet, He would know who and what kind the woman is, who touches Him, because she is a sinner. And Jesus responding said to him, Simon, I have something to say to thee. And he says, Speak, Teacher. There were two debtors to a certain creditor: the one owed him five hundred denaria, and the other fifty. And they not being able to pay, he forgave them both. Then which one of them will love him the more? Simon responding said, I perceive, that he, to whom he forgave the more. And He said to him, You answered correctly. And turning to the woman He said to Simon, Do you see this woman? I came into thy house, thou gavest me no water for my feet: but she washed my feet with tears, and wiped them with her hairs. Thou gavest me no kiss: she, from the time I came in, did not cease copiously kissing my feet. Thou didst not anoint my head with oil: but she anointed my feet with myrrh. Therefore I say unto thee, her sins, which are many, are forgiven; for she loved much: but he to whom little is forgiven, loveth little. And He said to her; Thy sins are forgiven. And those sitting along with Him began to say among themselves, Who is this who even forgives sins? And He said to the woman, Thy faith hath saved them; go in peace.

And He said, A certain man had two sons. And the younger of them said to the father, Father, give to me the portion of the estate that falls to me. And he immediately divided unto them his living. And not many days afterward the younger son gathering all together, departed into a far-off country; and there wasted his substance living riotously.read more.
And he having expended all, a severe famine came into that country; and he began to be in want. And having gone he joined himself to one of the citizens of that country: and he sent him into his fields to feed swine: and he was desiring to fill his stomach from the pods, which the swine were eating: and no one gave unto him: and having come to himself he said, How many hired servants of my father have bread in abundance, but here I perish with hunger! Having risen I will go to my father, and say to him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and in thy sight: and I am no more worthy to be called thy son: make me as one of thy hired servants. And having risen, he came to his father. And he being yet a great way off, his father saw him, and was moved with compassion, and having run, fell upon his neck, and kissed him copiously. And the son said to him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and in thy sight: and I am no more worthy to be called thy son. And the father said to his servants, Bring hither the first robe, and put it on him; and give a ring to his hand, and sandals to his feet: and bring hither the fatted calf, slay him, and eating, let us be merry: because this my son was dead, and is alive again; was lost, and is found. And they began to be merry. And his elder son was in the field: and while coming he drew near to the house, he heard music and dancing. And calling one of the servants, asked him what these things might be. And he said to him, Because thy brother has come; and thy father has slain the fatted calf, because he received him sound. And he was angry, and did not wish to come in: and his father having gone out, continued to intreat him. And responding he said to the father, Behold, I serve thee so many years, and have never transgressed thy commandment: and thou hast never given me a kid, that I may rejoice with my friends: but when this thy son, the one devouring thy living with harlots came, thou hast slain for him the fatted calf. And he said to him, Child, thou art always with me, and all mine are thine: and it behooved me to be glad and rejoice; because this thy brother was dead, and is alive; was lost, and is found.

And Jesus said to them again, Peace be unto you: as the Father hath sent me, I also send you. And saying this, He breathed on them, and says to them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost. Whose sins you may remit, are remitted unto them; whose sins you may retain, have been retained.

And Peter said to them, Repent, and each one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ unto the remission of your sins, and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Then let it be known unto you, men brethren, that through this one remission of sins is preached:

And I said, Who art thou, Lord? And the Lord said, I am Jesus whom thou art persecuting. But rise up, and stand upon thy feet: for unto this have I appeared unto thee, to make thee a minister and a martyr both of those things which thou hast seen, and of which I will appear unto thee; delivering thee from the people, and from the Gentiles, unto whom now I send thee,read more.
to open their eyes, to turn them from darkness unto light, and from the power of Satan unto God, in order that they may receive remission of sins, and an inheritance among those who are sanctified by faith in me.